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How Unleashed Potential K9 Can Help You!

January 22, 2018 By Guy Lapierre Leave a Comment

Train Your Dog for the Real World

UPK9 Clients Enjoying a Pack Walk

Our dog training programs at Unleashed Potential K9 are geared to help you overcome behaviour issues or raise a well balanced puppy. We have programs to fit most budgets and they are all structured to see you through to the end. As long as you stay committed to bettering your dog so will we. Our programs do not have set timelines or a set number of sessions. They are accessible to you for as long as you own your dog so that you may reach your goals and beyond.

Below is a video message from Guy Lapierre, the Unleashed Potential K9 trainer in Halifax, Nova Scotia, explaining the UPK9 program with footage of actual customers in training and their results from the program. Most of the dogs you will see in the footage were previously reactive or aggressive towards others.

Got Dog Problems? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

Would you like  FREE dog training advice? OR to just learn more about Duke’s philosophy on dog training?  GET ACCESS HERE to his Exclusive, FREE Mini video series  Click Here!! This mini series is not found on Youtube… Get Access Now… You will love the mini series and its Free!! 🙂

To find a UPK9 Trainer near you or to Book your  FREE Demonstration and Consult Click Here

For more information on how you can  purchase Dog Training Genesis and become a member  CLICK  HERE or on the photo below of Duke and his dogs.

ARE YOU A TRAINER LOOKING TO BETTER YOUR SKILLS OR SOMEONE WANTING TO LEARN TO BECOME A DOG TRAINER or JOIN THE UPK9 TEAM ? CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN COME AND TRAIN WITH DUKE FERGUSON

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Learn More About Dog Training Genesis CLICK HERE !

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Filed Under: Group Class, Guy Lapierre, UPK9 Halifax, UPK9 Main Blog

LAZY DOG TRAINER….Having Your Dog Trained to Retrieve is Super Helpful Around The House

November 29, 2017 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

I cant stress enough that having jobs for your dog to do are important. One Job I love to teach my dogs is to retrieve things for me. It is SUPER helpful and I think everyone can benefit form it.

Here is a another video of our Lazy Dog Trainer series.

Be sure to like the video and Subscribe to our channel. IF you would like to see specific videos feel free to comment OR even better send us a message on something you want to see.

The dog in this video is named Taea, She is almost 14 years old and she is retired living up as a lazy pet in the house. I was her 3rd owner at 6 months old and before I got her she was going to be euthanized because she had some issues.  Sadly a Vet who believed in “clicker training ONLY” or the  “death before discomfort” concept  suggested to the previous owners that the dog should be put to sleep…

Taea has been one of the very best dogs I ever owned and I’m glad I rescued her.

Enjoy the video, and If you want more information on how to get your dog to fetch you tings you want contact a Unleashed Potential trainer today!

Got Dog Problems? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

Would you like  FREE dog training advice? OR to just learn more about Duke’s philosophy on dog training?  GET ACCESS HEERE to his Exclusive, FREE Mini video series  Click Here!! This mini series is not found on Youtube… Get Access Now… You will love the mini series and its Free!! 🙂

To find a UPK9 Trainer near you or to Book your  FREE Demonstration and Consult Click Here

For more information on how you can  purchase Dog Training Genesis and become a member  CLICK  HERE or on the photo below of Duke and his dogs.

ARE YOU A TRAINER LOOKING TO BETTER YOUR SKILLS OR SOMEONE WANTING TO LEARN TO BECOME A DOG TRAINER or JOIN THE UPK9 TEAM ? CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN COME AND TRAIN WITH DUKE FERGUSON

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Learn More About Dog Training Genesis CLICK HERE !

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Filed Under: Duke Ferguson, UPK9 Main Blog

Malinois Fetching Fish! One Benefit to a Trained Retrieve

November 29, 2017 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

How fresh is your dogs food? Is it this fresh?

Do you have a dog who has resource guarding issues over food or things it sees as value? Are you training a hunting dog or a service dog?

In this video I explain one benefit of having a trained retrieve. I show an example.

If you need some help or have any questions then be sure to find a Unleashed Potential trainer near you. If we don’t have a trainer near you then I have an online video training program that will help.

Enjoy the video!

Got Dog Problems? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

Would you like  FREE dog training advice? OR to just learn more about Duke’s philosophy on dog training?  GET ACCES HEERE to his Exclusive, FREE Mini video series  Click Here!! This mini series is not found on Youtube… Get Access Now… You will love the mini series and its Free!! 🙂

To find a UPK9 Trainer near you or to Book your  FREE Demonstration and Consult Click Here

For more information on how you can  purchase Dog Training Genesis and become a member  CLICK  HERE or on the photo below of Duke and his dogs.

ARE YOU A TRAINER LOOKING TO BETTER YOUR SKILLS OR SOMEONE WANTING TO LEARN TO BECOME A DOG TRAINER or JOIN THE UPK9 TEAM ? CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN COME AND TRAIN WITH DUKE FERGUSON

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Learn More About Dog Training Genesis CLICK HERE !

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Filed Under: Duke Ferguson, UPK9 Main Blog

First Place, First Time!! Hunting Dog Retrieve Trial Using Dog Training Genesis Training Videos

November 25, 2017 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

“I started Duke Ferguson’s Dog Training Genesis (Now part of UPX) on line video training course with my 18 month old dog.
My dog is a Hungarian wire haired Vizsla. I am training him to be a hunting dog to compete in hunting tests.
He did have some kind of basic obedience skills before we started all this. But not steady or to a high level needed for competing in these tests.

 

Duke Ferguson gives you all the tools, knowledge and skill to train your dog successfully. It is your job as a dog owner to be consistent in your training and to find a good balance in your dog’s working attitude (keep him happy while training). Dukes training style does exactly that.
My main focus was on steadiness on one hand and swift responses on commands on the other hand. And this should all be off-leash.
While Duke´s program is not a specific hunting dog training program, I found it of no trouble to adapt Duke´s techniques to train a hunting dog. The same principles applied.
After a mere 3 months of training, we entered last weekend our very first hunting working test.

 

45 other dogs entered as well. The goal in this competition is getting all 10 retrieves while the dog remains perfectly steady and off-leash all the time. No barking or peeping is allowed. Touching your dog is a no-no too.
Handling your dog with whistle and hand signals is a must.

 

Result; while my dog was the youngest! dog competing and only 7% of the dogs got all 10 retrieves, my little guy left all the other dogs thinking….
He finished 1st. You can imagine how proud I am of my little guy!

 

Thank you Duke for giving me the right direction.”

 

Eric
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Got Dog Problems? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

Would you like  FREE dog training advice? OR to just learn more about Duke’s philosophy on dog training?  GET ACCESS HERE to his Exclusive, FREE Mini video series  Click Here!! This mini series is not found on Youtube… Get Access Now… You will love the mini series and Yes….its Free!! 🙂

To find a UPK9 Trainer near you or to Book your  FREE Demonstration and Consult Click Here

For more information on how you can join our Unleashed Potential Experience (UPX) and become a member  CLICK  HERE or on the photo below of Duke and his dogs.

ARE YOU A TRAINER LOOKING TO BETTER YOUR SKILLS OR SOMEONE WANTING TO LEARN TO BECOME A DOG TRAINER or JOIN THE UPK9 TEAM ? CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN COME AND TRAIN WITH DUKE FERGUSON

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School for Dog Trainers | Unleashed Potential K9 Academy with Duke Ferguson “Testimonial”

November 25, 2017 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

Unleashed Potential K9 Academy is a registered private training school under the Private Training Schools Act of the Province of Prince Edward Island. 

Hey there! Do you have a passion for working with people and dogs? Are you looking to better your knowledge and skill as a trainer?

Do you want to be the best you can be and provide excellent training service to your clients?

Are you looking at starting your dream job of becoming a professional dog trainer and joining a winning team of amazing trainers?

Are you just a dog owner who needs help training your dog and wants to have an amazing experience and adventure in doing so?

If you’ve answered YES to any of the above questions then you definitely want to check out this video.

 

If you’re interested in more information on training at Unleashed Potential K9 Academy click HERE

Space is limited and gets booked up fast so don’t delay.

Contact us today!

902-367-DOGS       info@upk9.ca

Would you like  FREE dog training advice? OR to just learn more about Duke’s philosophy on dog training?  GET ACCESS HERE to his Exclusive, FREE Mini video series  Click Here!! This mini-series is not found on Youtube… Get Access Now… You will love the mini-series and it’s Free!! 🙂

Book your  FREE Demonstration and Consult Click Here

For more information on how you can purchase Dog Training Genesis and become a member  CLICK  HERE 

Follow us on FACEBOOK  and subscribe to  us on YouTube

 

Filed Under: Duke Ferguson, Testimonials, UPK9 Main Blog

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